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Frenchtown, NJ

Borough in Hunterdon County, New Jersey.

Population

1,752

Land area

1.1sq mi

People per sq mi

1,553

ZIP codes

0

Frenchtown and its ZIP codes

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Frenchtown at a glance

  • The median household income is $97,917, 5% below the New Jersey median of $103,556.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $383,600 (16% below New Jersey) and median rent is $1,761 a month.

Local data for Frenchtown, NJ

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Frenchtown, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$97,917

Poverty rate

8.7%

Median home value

$383,600

Median rent

$1,761/mo

Homeownership

52.4%

Bachelor's or higher

51.4%

Median age

40.6

Average commute

31.0 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (327), Irish Americans (299), Italian Americans (268).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hunterdon County. PPP loans are for Frenchtown.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.3%

Sep 2026, -1.4 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$76,157

47,458 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$109,998

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$914M

FY 2026, $7,086 per person

Hunterdon County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Frenchtown, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone68.1%
  • Carpooled4.1%
  • Public transit0.9%
  • Walked6.6%
  • Bicycle0.1%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home20.1%

Average one-way commute: 31.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Frenchtown, NJ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: strong wind

Storm events since 1996

1,151

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

637

1.5% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

85° / 19°F

51.0 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Frenchtown, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

27.8%

U.S. 33.3% -5.5 pts

Diabetes

9.2%

U.S. 12.1% -2.9 pts

Smoking

10.1%

U.S. 12.8% -2.7 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.8%

U.S. 11.1% -4.3 pts

Cities near Frenchtown

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
MilfordBorough2.9 mi1.2
FinesvilleCensus-designated place8.3 mi2.1
BloomsburyBorough8.4 mi0.9
Riegelsville, PABorough8.8 mi1
StocktonBorough9.7 mi0.5
AlphaBorough10 mi1.7
Raubsville, PACensus-designated place10 mi1.6
ClintonTown10 mi1.3
FlemingtonBorough10 mi1.1
Plumsteadville, PACensus-designated place11 mi2.4
StewartsvilleCensus-designated place11 mi1.1
GreenwichCensus-designated place11 mi0.9
Upper PohatcongCensus-designated place11 mi0.6
RingoesCensus-designated place12 mi1.7
AnnandaleCensus-designated place12 mi1.4
AsburyCensus-designated place12 mi0.7

Frequently asked questions

What county is Frenchtown, NJ in?
Frenchtown is in Hunterdon County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Frenchtown, NJ?
About 1,752 people live in Frenchtown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Frenchtown?
Nearby places include Milford (2.9 mi), Finesville (8.3 mi), Bloomsbury (8.4 mi), Riegelsville, PA (8.8 mi), Stockton (9.7 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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